PHILADELPHIA, PA -- (Marketwire) -- 02/05/13 -- Resource America, Inc. (NASDAQ: REXI) (the "Company") reported adjusted income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders, net of tax, a non-GAAP measure, of $1.4 million, or $0.06 per common share-diluted, for the first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2012 as compared to an adjusted loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders, net of tax, of $2.6 million, or $0.13 per common share-diluted, for the first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2011. A reconciliation of the Company's reported GAAP (loss) income from continuing operations before taxes to adjusted income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders, net of tax, a non-GAAP measure, is included as Schedule I to this release.

The Company reported a GAAP net loss attributable to common shareholders of $1.4 million, or $0.07 per common share-diluted, for the first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2012 as compared to net income attributable to common shareholders of $185,000, or $0.01 per common share-diluted, for the first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2011.

Jonathan Cohen, CEO and President, commented, "Resource America's first fiscal quarter that ended December 31, 2012 was a solid one that reflects our progress and makes us excited about our prospects. Compared to just a year ago, our assets under management have increased by $2.0 billion, from $13.3 billion to $15.3 billion. In the first fiscal quarter, Resource Capital Corp and Resource Real Estate Opportunity REIT collectively raised over $90.0 million in new capital, which builds those companies and provides us with substantial future management fees. CVC Credit Partners, our corporate credit joint venture, closed a $450.0 million CLO during the first fiscal quarter and another $400.0 million CLO in January 2013, growing that business which is a top performer in a booming industry. Our balance sheet remains solid, with substantial liquidity and little debt, and we are generating positive adjusted operating cash earnings. All of these are positive trends that we expect to build upon."

Assets Under Management

The following table details the Company's assets under management by operating segment, which increased by $2.0 billion (15%) from December 31, 2011 to December 31, 2012:

A description of how the Company calculates assets under management is set forth in Item 1 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012.

Highlights for the First Fiscal Quarter Ended December 31, 2012 and Recent Developments

REAL ESTATE:

Fundraising:

Resource Real Estate Opportunity REIT, Inc. ("RRE Opportunity REIT") raised a record $42.2 million during the first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2012. Through January 31, 2013, RRE Opportunity REIT has raised approximately $224.8 million in total equity capital.

Resource Capital Corp. ("RSO") raised $49.8 million of common and preferred equity capital during the first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2012.

First Fiscal Quarter RRE Activity:

In October 2012, RRE sold a $16.1 million multifamily property on behalf of a joint venture with an existing partner in which RSO is a member. In connection with this sale, the Company received a $114,000 disposition fee.

In November 2012, on behalf of one of RRE's sponsored limited partnerships, acquired a multifamily rental property for $4.6 million. In connection with this purchase, the Company received a $47,000 acquisition fee and will receive asset and property management fees in the future.

In December 2012, on behalf of RRE Opportunity REIT, acquired four multifamily rental apartment properties for $24.3 million. In connection with this purchase, the Company received $493,000 in acquisition fees and will receive asset and property management fees in the future.

In December 2012, in connection with an additional $8.0 million of capital funding for a property acquired in June 2012 on behalf of RRE Opportunity REIT, the Company received an additional acquisition fee totaling $159,000.

Property Management: Resource Real Estate Management, Inc., the Company's property management subsidiary, increased the apartment units it manages to 19,267 units at 66 properties as of December 31, 2012 from 15,204 units at 55 properties as of December 31, 2011.

Increased Assets Under Management: The Company's real estate operating segment increased its assets under management at December 31, 2012 to $1.8 billion, an increase of $185.0 million, or 11%, from December 31, 2011.

Increased Revenues: Real estate revenues increased 52% to $13.2 million for the first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2012 as compared to $8.7 million for the first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2011.

Increased Assets Under Management: The Company's financial fund management operating segment increased its assets under management at December 31, 2012 to $13.0 billion, an increase of $1.9 billion, or 17%, from December 31, 2011.

Lease and loan origination volume increased by 55% compared to the first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2011; and

LEAF's commercial finance assets as of December 31, 2012 increased by 69% from December 31, 2011.

Increased Warehouse Capacity: LEAF expanded and renewed for two years, its Guggenheim Securities arranged revolving warehouse line as of December 31, 2012. This revolving line of credit was expanded to $192.0 million with the other existing facility participants, Well Fargo Capital Finance and Natixis increasing their commitment to LEAF as well. This renewal increases LEAF's overall warehouse capacity to over $340.0 million and these lines of credit provide liquidity to fund lease originations prior to utilizing the term securitization market for permanent financing.

CORPORATE/OTHER:

Share Repurchase Plan: In August 2012, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to 5% of the Company's outstanding common shares. Since August 2012, the Company has repurchased over 382,000 shares at an average price of $6.53 under this plan.

Senior Note Modification: In December 2012, the Company modified $10.0 million of outstanding senior notes to extend the maturity date to March 31, 2015.

Corporate Credit Facility Modifications: In October 2012, the Company extended the maturity of its existing $3.5 million revolving credit facility with Republic Bank from December 2013 to December 2014. In November 2012, the Company extended the maturity of its revolving credit facility with TD Bank from August 2013 to December 2014 and eliminated the 6% interest rate floor.

Dividends: The Company's Board of Directors authorized the payment on January 31, 2013 of a $0.03 cash dividend per share on the Company's common stock to holders of record as of the close of business on January 18, 2013. RSO declared a cash dividend of $0.20 per common share for its fourth fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2012.

Resource America, Inc. is a specialized asset management company that uses industry specific expertise to evaluate, originate, service and manage investment opportunities for its own account and for outside investors in the real estate, financial fund management and commercial finance sectors as well as our joint ventures.

Statements made in this release include forward-looking statements, which involve substantial risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed or implied in this release and its other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For information pertaining to risks relating to these forward-looking statements, reference is made to the section "Risk Factors" contained in Item 1A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other of its public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new or changing information or events except as may be required by law.

A registration statement relating to securities offered by RRE Opportunity REIT was declared effective by the SEC on June 16, 2010. A written prospectus relating to these securities may be obtained by contacting Resource Securities, Inc., 2005 Market Street, 15th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

The remainder of this release contains the Company's unaudited consolidated balance sheets, consolidated statements of operations and consolidated statements of cash flows and reconciliation of GAAP (loss) income from continuing operations before taxes to adjusted income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders, net of tax.

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